Alex Stewart

Our friend is wanting to send her 60 yr old mother to Hawaii or the Caribbean for one week. She would be travelling alone and has polio. She uses a cane and occasionally a wheelchair. She would like to go somewhere there are other seniors.

We'd appreciate any suggestions.

Thanks,

Alex

l & j willett

Check w/a travel agent for a senior tour or contact groups who specialize w/disabilities. I took my mother at 65 w/cane to NYC & found airlines most cooperative w/wheelchair & electric cart. Hawaii would be wonderful -- no need for expensive beach resort really. Good luck.

Robin Singer

Highly recommend Hawaii over the Caribbean-- my grandparents were reluctant to make that long trip not being too fond of the beach and after going-- they went again! It's worth it-- a place you wouldn't want to miss in your lifetime. Kauai is the most relaxing, but as far as being around other elderly people, contacting a travel agent is an excellent idea. I met some older people in Hanalei (Kauai) that have been going every year for thirty years or something like that. They were attending a local authentic luau where they knew lots of other regulars!

Mike

I recently returned from a trip to the Caribbean. While I found it to absolutely beautiful, I would not recommend it to someone who needs a wheelchair or a cane. Much of what goes on on the islands(St.Maarten, St.Barth's, and Anguilla) is by foot. There are some wonderful things to see if you are able to walk a good distance.

CB

Alex, I'm 30-something with cane/&wheelchair (MS). Want to send me with her?????